For December I’m just trying to create new habits. Monday night I did 10 minutes on an eliptical machine, then another 15 minutes of leg weights. Then I stretched for a bit. All in all, maybe not quite an hour, but a nice wake-up call (followed by hot tub and steam room time, haHA!). I figure if I start off easy, I'm less likely to hurt myself.
If I can start the habit of going to work out, the content of the workout can change over time. That’s really what December is all about for me: learning to carve time out of my family life for myself. And really, it’s for them, too- after all, a happier, healthier me means a happier mama and wife.
I know this goal seems really basic, but it's huge in context: until recently, I haven't even been able to feel like I could plan on showering regularly with a newborn and a toddler. So to be able to make a HABIT of caring for myself by means of exercise is huge.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Getting my Butt in Gear (GBG!)
Ah, life.
I had my ideas about the general flow of postings, but then life happened.
So it goes.
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For the month of December, I'm going to set modest goals, which are still a huge improvement over the great, big NOTHING that has been my exercise routine so far.
I have a three-pronged attack:
1. Bouldering at The Spot one day a week with my husband, our baby and a friend: We'll trade off holding the babe while we each get a nice anaerobic workout. When we're all exhausted, we end with a little slacklining to improve our balance. (The toddler stays with the grandparents that night)
2. Rec Center on Grandparent days or evenings off from hubby: On days the toddler is with the Folks, I give the baby to them or my husband, depending on the situation, and jet to the rec center for a couple of hours. I hope to do this at least once a week, hopefully twice.
3. Family Outings: Hiking, biking, or snowshoeing for at least an hour on weekends. If not, a yoga video for me on the sly.
I'm trying to create four realistic opportunities per week with the goal of accomplishing three of them. I'll keep a log of my activity and post it at the end of the month.
I had my ideas about the general flow of postings, but then life happened.
So it goes.
* * * * * *
For the month of December, I'm going to set modest goals, which are still a huge improvement over the great, big NOTHING that has been my exercise routine so far.
I have a three-pronged attack:
1. Bouldering at The Spot one day a week with my husband, our baby and a friend: We'll trade off holding the babe while we each get a nice anaerobic workout. When we're all exhausted, we end with a little slacklining to improve our balance. (The toddler stays with the grandparents that night)
2. Rec Center on Grandparent days or evenings off from hubby: On days the toddler is with the Folks, I give the baby to them or my husband, depending on the situation, and jet to the rec center for a couple of hours. I hope to do this at least once a week, hopefully twice.
3. Family Outings: Hiking, biking, or snowshoeing for at least an hour on weekends. If not, a yoga video for me on the sly.
I'm trying to create four realistic opportunities per week with the goal of accomplishing three of them. I'll keep a log of my activity and post it at the end of the month.
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